It’s the time of year when many of us reflect on who we are and who we want to be in the coming year. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my husband David as we talk about starting fresh, setting goals, and why some may feel resistant to making changes. We share what’s worked for us, get giddy about new beginnings, and trust me - you won’t want to miss our epic “word of the year” story. We’re closing out 2021 with you today. Thanks for being here.

Several weeks ago, I was invited to speak at a women’s event at the church I grew up in, and today I’m sharing the audio from that event with you. In my talk, I shared about 5 common thieves of joy - things that distract us from the beauty of our reality, steal our focus, and keep us in a mental and emotional spiral. These things can hit us any time, but let’s be honest - Christmas can be a little extra. So I invite you to listen as I share my struggles, my heart, and my hope for you this Christmas. Have a very merry imperfect Christmas everyone.

Having gone through the past two years, we all know what it's like to be tired, emotional, and stressed. But some of us find ourselves in a state of burnout - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually exhausted and over-extended. Today on the hill, we're getting real about burnout - what it is, how we end up there, and how we can get out. (Because we can!)

In today's episode, we're talking about loving difficult people. If we're being honest, we all have people in our life that are harder for us to tolerate - let alone love. We're learning to work our empathy muscles and see the difficult people in our lives as people to love, rather than problems we wish would go away. We're also admitting that difficult people shine a light on our own hearts - exposing all of the negative emotions, attitudes, and responses we've hidden away. We're sharing some tips and giving you a few tools to help you love when you'd really rather not - and reminding you, that you (just like all of us) are sometimes difficult too.

The Christmas season is full of joy and holiday experiences - but for many of us, it can also be full of depression, anxiety, and stress. Christmas can be magical - but it can also be complicated, and whether you love it or dread it, the season tends to add a lot to your plate. So today, we're sharing a few ways to reduce holiday stress so you can actually ENJOY this special time of year. Here's to a low-stress Christmas season. Thanks for being here.

We talk a lot about thankfulness in November, but do we actually live like we're grateful? In today's episode, we talk about the benefits of gratitude and the joy that comes from taking the time to notice life's small blessings. We also break down some of the mental barriers that prevent gratitude and acknowledge the power our thoughts and outlook have on the quality of our life. This week it's about recognizing life's ordinary delights and letting those daily acknowledgments snowball into a life that seeks and finds the good. Thank YOU for being here. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

I won't lie. Today's episode was hard to record and difficult to digest - because honestly, complaining has become such a big part of how we communicate. Complaining has become so normalized, that most of us don't even recognize when we're doing it. It may feel satisfying in the moment, but ultimately, complaining doesn't change our situation - it only changes us. (And not for the better.) Changing complaining culture starts with us. It's time to examine our conversations and exchange our venting and negativity with talk about our joys and passions.

It's here! It's the long-awaited Introvert Show! Whether you're an introvert who longs to be seen and understood (you know, without having to leave your house) or an extrovert who wants to better understand their introverted loved ones, today's show is for you. The introverts on the hill share some of the common misconceptions about introverts, as well as some of the things we love and some of the things we could do without. We are here to encourage you and make sure you know that introversion is NOT a character flaw. You've got introvert superpowers and we're so glad you're you.

In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband David, as we break down some common relationship pitfalls. I share how the high expectations I put on myself sometimes create a more stressful home environment. David shatters the myth that men can read minds and shares his intentionality behind offering the "fix" or the "solution" when I'm upset. We wrap up by talking about our mutual needs to unwind and recharge so that we're able to give the best of ourselves. Today is all about giving grace, assuming the best, and unlearning some of the wrong thinking that trips our relationships up. Nearly 20 years in, and I'm still learning. I'm right there with you today.

Feeling like you're on a cross-country road trip on the struggle bus? You're not alone. In today's episode, we get crazy real about being real! (And by real, I mean someone who sometimes handles stress poorly, isn't always happy, and yes - even sometimes doubts their faith.) In today's episode, we talk about breaking down, spiraling mentally, blaming God, and covering up our pain. We're messy, broken, and not always ok. And that's ok. This one is deep, raw, brutally honest, and maybe exactly what you need to hear today. We are in this with you.